​​Research Tool Kit

Review of Types of Research:

This is a basic overview of Quantitative and Qualitative Research - it provides an overview, examples and resources.

This is a basic overview of Action Research based on a Creswell Text.

This PDF looks at Themes in Education Action Research and is from the Brown University Education Labs.

Action Research Examples and Process.pdf

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This PDF looks at Action Research in the classroom setting and uses materials typically used by schools in the process.

Selecting a Topic and Developing the Purpose Statement and Research Question

Below is a PPT link that will help you with setting up a purpose statement for your research once you have selected a topic.
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=5256977

MUST KNOW LINKS for our Library to get you started:
Basics from the Library on June 9th, 2010
http://newpaltz.libguides.com/summerreadingseminar - This is the page the librarians used in their presentation and will take you to the materials they presented.
http://newpaltz.libguides.com/content.php?pid=118455&sid=1030222 Databases and Journals – It also has tutorials.
Here is a sample of our journals that have "reading" in their titles http://zr5qx8jp2f.search.serialssolutions.com/?V=1.0&N=100&L=ZR5QX8JP2F&S=T_W_A&C=reading
Here is a sample of journals that use "literacy" in their titles - http://zr5qx8jp2f.search.serialssolutions.com/?V=1.0&N=100&L=ZR5QX8JP2F&S=T_W_A&C=literacy
http://library.newpaltz.edu/assistance/citation_guides.html - College APA Citation Guide
http://library.newpaltz.edu/consultation_new.html - Use to make an appointment with a librarian.

Research Methods

Levels of Measurement - http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/measlevl.php

The Literature Review

Literature Review Resources and Samples Empire State College Page of compiled resources on Literature Reviews

Literature Review Resources - http://www.sportsci.org/jour/9901/wghreview.html

Literature Review Information - http://library.ucsc.edu/help/howto/write-a-literature-review

Getting Started on the Literature Review - http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/literature_review.html

Samples:

• http://webhost.bridgew.edu/m3franklin/Literaturereview.htm

• http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~jar/Reading_Wars.html

• http://www.sd91.bc.ca/frenchj/Computers%20and%20Developing%20Phonemic%20Awareness.html

• http://www.bridgew.edu/library/cags_projects/vcain/Review%20of%20the%20Literature.htm

• http://www.thebestclass.org/rflu.html

• http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/97/review-of-literature-instructional-approaches-that-significantly-increase-reading-comprehension

Measurement Tools

Data Collection - There are examples. I am not suggesting you use these forms/data collection measures. I am suggesting you look at them get ideas and set up your own. However, if you find one that meets your research please use it.

Assessment Guide http://www.nationalgangcenter.gov/Content/Documents/Assessment-Guide/Assessment-Guide-Chapter-9.pdf

Advanced Survey - http://www.advancedsurvey.com/surveys/

School Leadership Tools for Data Driven Teachers http://schooltechleadership.org/projects/school-data-tutorials/

RTI Generators for NY- http://www.interventioncentral.org/

Reading Interventions that Work - http://www.jimwrightonline.com/pdfdocs/brouge/rdngManual.PDF

Communication with Parent - http://www.slc.sevier.org/pcall2.pdf

Marie Clay Assessments -http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/teachingresources/english/literacy/assessment/14observsurvey.htm

Writing Vocabulary Test/Hearing and Recording Sounds/Letter Identification Assessment/Word Reading Test/Concepts about Print Score Sheet
http://elemed.ucps.k12.nc.us/reading/observation%20survey%20directions.pdf

Entry and Exit Grade Level Assessments - http://www.arliteracymodel.com/pdf/elsgmanual/entry_exit_assessments.pdf

http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/assessment.html

Example of an Observational Survey - http://mrsstevens.net/documents/formal%20assessments/clay.pdf

Overview of Guided Reading Assessments - http://www.ideasfromsuzi.com/files/guidedreading/SDE-GettingStartedwithGuidedReading.pdf

Apple Assessment and Record Keeping Examples - http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/story.php?itemID=554&version=296&pageID=1183

Observational Checklist - http://www.learner.org/libraries/readingk2/pdf/obs_checklist.pdf

Questions about the Environment - http://www.learner.org/libraries/readingk2/pdf/keyquestions.pdf

Observation Sheet - http://www.learner.org/libraries/readingk2/pdf/assessment.pdf

Reminder – Essential Components of Literacy Development http://www.learner.org/libraries/readingk2/front/components.html

Running Records - http://www1.rcas.org/literacy/pdfs/assessmenthandout.pdf

Comprehension Assessment Component:
http://www.techlearning.com/article/4336

Reading Assessment Instruments - http://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/curriculum/commarts/readassess.pdf
Knowing Students about Readers and Writers -http://assist.educ.msu.edu/ASSIST/classroom/teaches_content/ES_lang_arts/knowstudrewr.html

Building Balanced Literacy Programs – Assessment and Resources http://www.primaryteachers.org/balanced_literacy.htm

Literacy Basics Initial and ongoing assessments - http://www.nald.ca/literacybasics/initial/type/01.htm

Literacy Assessment Techniques - http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/reading/li7lk29.htm

Principles of Effective Literacy Assessment http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/reading/li7lk5.htm

List of Reading Assessments - http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/title1/resource/assess/readlist.pdf

Mosaic of Thought Tools for Assessment http://www.readinglady.com/mosaic/tools/tools.htm

Database of Reading Assessments - http://www.sedl.org/reading/rad/list.html

Informal Reading Assessment - http://highland.hitcho.com.au/readingassessment.pdf

Typical Early Reading Assessments http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/earlyreadingtools.asp

Types of Inventories - http://departments.weber.edu/teachall/reading/inventories.html

Introduction to Assessment - http://www.readinga-z.com/assess/index.html

Online Practice Comprehension Assessment - http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/marketing/sfesl/practicereading.html

Clinic

Attendance Records - http://www.vertex42.com/ExcelTemplates/attendance-sheets.html

Interactive Lesson Planner - http://www.janbrett.com/planner/planner1.php4

Template Resources - http://www.mrsperkins.com/testing.htm

Apple for the Parent - http://www.dltk-kids.com/school/an_apple_for_the_parent.htm

Student Writing Rubrics - http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/schtemplate.cgi?template=/rdg/hme/rubrics/toc.thtml&grades=k_5&alt=K-5

Literacy Printables - http://www.lauracandler.com/filecabinet/literacy/litprintables.php

Basic Student Lesson Plan - http://imet.csus.edu/imet2/rowlandm/read2kids/lessontemplate.htm

Tips for Reading Tutors - http://www.literacyconnections.com/AdviceforReadingTutors.php

Characteristics of Successful Literacy Tutoring - http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa4064/is_200310/ai_n9281041/

Sample Lesson Plan with Activities- http://communityconnection.osu.edu/training/tutoring/before_the_story.htm

Research Tools

My Webspiration Free - Pre writing and organizing tool.
Zotero Free - Writing and Research tool
Crocodocs - Free - peer review tool
http://delicious.com/dembe01/actionresearch Social Bookmarks for Graduate Seminar in Reading
Common Core Standards

Citation Generators - Even using a citation generator you must check it to make sure it is correct.
Bibme
KnightCitation
CitationMachine
OttoBib Get APA citation using Book ISBN
BruteForceAPAStyle
Harvard Reference Generator

APA Guidelines:
Purdue Owl Guidelines for APA - one of the best on the web and in 6th ed.

APA 6th edition form Purdue Owl - one of the best tutorials on the web for APA 6th.


Parts of the Paper:

• Title Page
• Abstract
• Table of Contents - May include but not necessary
• Introduction: - Background
  • Purpose Statement -> Identify the problem
  • Research question -> How it is written determines if it is a qualitative or quantitative study.
• Literature Review - Synthesis
• Methodology
• Quantitative or qualitative study
  • Participants
  • Variables
  • How the research will be implemented.
  • Limitations and Implications
  • How you are going to maintain credibility, validity and triangulation
• Analysis - Data Sources - Facts and findings of the student and it is based on your documentation.
  • Results
  • Findings and Discussion
  • Questions for Further Research
• Conclusion
• Appendices

Templates

APA Research Proposal Template
Literature Review Outline Template
Peer Editing Worksheet from Dr. Hop.

Graduate Reading Seminar Course Materials

Graduate Seminar Summer2010 Syllabus Brooks.pdf

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Updated 3/9/11